NHS ICB report – Armed Forces – A Collaborative Approach
A report from NHS Somerset (Integrated Care Board) that outlines the collaborative working happening in Somerset to support the veteran community.
LGA – Delivering the Armed Forces Covenant Locally (2019)
Ten council case studies; practical learning on governance, pathways and commissioning to support local Armed Forces communities.
Bristol City Council – Armed Forces Community Covenant (2025)
Local authority policy commitment under Armed Forces Act 2021; principles, duties and fair access for the Armed Forces community.
Dogs Trust – New Strategies & Evaluation of Canine Post‑Adoption Support (2022)
Post‑adoption support initiative with proactive, targeted calls and referral pathways; evidence on reducing returns and improving welfare.
Cats Protection – Community Neutering Outreach Report (2021)
People-centred neutering model addressing barriers, partnership working and behaviour-change to improve cat welfare in priority communities.
Wild Trout Trust – River Axe advisory visit report (Kingfisher Common, Wookey) July 2024
Somerset river habitat audit with recommendations for riparian management; useful for fisheries, land managers and community groups.
Libraries and dementia: connecting people with dementia
In 2022, Innovations in Dementia working with a number of libraries in the UK to explore their experiences of dementia and opportunities for further work and connection. This document outlines some key findings from that research, divided into 4 key sections: Key statistics about digital exclusion, ‘how to’ tips on bidding for and managing funded dementia projects, case study examples and ‘how to’ guides for supporting and encouraging people to access simple technology. Whilst aimed at libraries, findings apply to anyone considering dementia support and digital inclusion
The Hub Yeovil – Case Study – 22 Year Old Male
MM is 22 years old and has autism and sensory processing difficulties. MM joined the Hub from a Special Educational Needs department in the local college where he received 1:1 support.
The Hub Yeovil – Case Study – 30 Year Old Female
30 year old female that has been with the Hub for a number of years. She has severe non verbal Autism, ADHD, OCD and anxiety. LC had funding for attending the Hub two days per week from the Local Authority.
Ark At Egwood Case Study – Anonymous
Situated in the lovely Westcountry countryside, the Ark for me has come to be a haven for finding peace of mind and escaping from the stresses of everyday life.